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The Best Chess Tutors in Oak Park, IL

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Sean H. Near Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
55/hour

Near Oak Park, IL

Passionate chess coach since 2022 and President of Riverside Chess Clu

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future from the Institute for Humane Education. I've been teaching...

5.0 (2)
55/hour
9 hours tutoring

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future from the Institute for Humane Education. I've been teaching...

Aladdin A. Near Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aladdin A.
65/hour

Near Oak Park, IL

A Well-Rounded, Experienced, and Science-Oriented Tutor

I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college.

4.9 (788)
65/hour
3,290 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college.

Honorius C. Near Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Honorius C.
75/hour

Near Oak Park, IL

Master Honorius

I have a very high rating of 2400 in my online chess game which I use to practice my skills. I also have good performances in chess tournaments and my do too. I can solve puzzles very fast, and I have a good knowledge in opening repertoires, and a good strategy for the middle game and end game.

5.0 (9)
75/hour
33 hours tutoring

I have a very high rating of 2400 in my online chess game which I use to practice my skills. I also have good performances in chess tournaments and my do too. I can solve puzzles very fast, and I have a good knowledge in opening repertoires, and a good strategy for the middle game and end game.

Jean Yves H. Near Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jean Yves H.
70/hour

Near Oak Park, IL

Passionate Chess player with more than a decade of experience.

My passion for problem solving has drawn me to chess since I was a child. I have always been fascinated by chess, math, and computer programming. Chess has always been my favorite sport and recreation, and I am eager to help you upgrade your skills and improve as a chess player.

5.0 (246)
70/hour
1,390 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My passion for problem solving has drawn me to chess since I was a child. I have always been fascinated by chess, math, and computer programming. Chess has always been my favorite sport and recreation, and I am eager to help you upgrade your skills and improve as a chess player.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
30/hour

Experienced chess player with 9 years, dedicated to teaching

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

5.0 (107)
30/hour
206 hours tutoring

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Frank S.
295/hour

Chessaholic on Chess.com

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

5.0 (1513)
295/hour
6,725 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

Chess coach that served as captain of UMBC chess team

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

5.0 (383)
50/hour
1,555 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nathaniel’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Gavin M.
90/hour

Professional Tutor for Engineering and Computer Science

I started playing chess when I was about 8 years old. I read the book Chess for Children. I became a reasonable chess player and knew the rules well. When I was teaching at Birchip P-12 School, in the small community of...

5.0 (1905)
90/hour
8,415 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response time is based on Gavin’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I started playing chess when I was about 8 years old. I read the book Chess for Children. I became a reasonable chess player and knew the rules well. When I was teaching at Birchip P-12 School, in the small community of...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Michael T.
60/hour

A USCF National Master with 13 years of playing experience

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

5.0 (62)
60/hour
283 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20+ Years Exp

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

5.0 (154)
60/hour
258 hours tutoring

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

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Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

5.0 (15)
125/hour
37 hours tutoring

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Suzanna S.
55/hour

Professional chess player-with Fide rating and a certified chess coach

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

5.0 (79)
55/hour
292 hours tutoring

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Aaron S.
85/hour

Chess Expert

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

5.0 (398)
85/hour
1,381 hours tutoring

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Master

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

5.0 (166)
48/hour
575 hours tutoring

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

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Austin E.
85/hour

Chess Tutoring for Tournament and Casual Players

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

5.0 (239)
85/hour
1,234 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Neil P.
120/hour

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

5.0 (128)
120/hour
470 hours tutoring

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

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Hyrum F.
80/hour

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

5.0 (242)
80/hour
313 hours tutoring

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Jeremy B.
80/hour

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

5.0 (322)
80/hour
755 hours tutoring

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Griffin H.
49/hour

Chess Coach

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

5.0 (472)
49/hour
946 hours tutoring

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
60/hour

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

5.0 (225)
60/hour
651 hours tutoring

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

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Lance G.
36/hour

Chess Expert and Coach with More Than a Decade of Experience

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

5.0 (1373)
36/hour
4,245 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Scott S.
180/hour

I Don’t Care... High-Efficiency Math Tutor Since 2003

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

5.0 (391)
180/hour
1,131 hours tutoring

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Ezekiel H.
45/hour

Chess Coach with 10+ Years of Experience

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

5.0 (818)
45/hour
1,893 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ezekiel’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Steve P.
59/hour

bilingual chess instructor (English-Spanish) with a PhD in linguistics

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

5.0 (314)
59/hour
956 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steve’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

Near Oak Park, IL Tutoring
Arthur C.
149/hour

Chess Player with a National Master Title

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

5.0 (648)
149/hour
3,194 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

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Brian G.

1 Chess lesson

Carla is a wonderful chess coach. She is of course brilliant at chess, being a woman grandmaster and Olympian. However, she is also a kind, patient, enthusiastic, supportive, and articulate teacher. The fact I'm lousy at chess didn't bother her, but the fact that I love it made her excited to help me get better. I would heartily recommend Carla to anyone wishing to learn more about chess!
Diane K.

1 Chess lesson

We have been having lessons for 6 months now. She is kind and very patient. She is very knowledgeable in various openings, middle and end games, and tactics. Whenever my son has a question, she always has the answer for him. They analyze the game/tournament my son had and discuss how to improve his chess skills. I would definitely recommend her as a chess coach.
Debra A B.

4 Chess lessons

I did not know that James taught chess. The first thing we did was to play a game of chess to review my strength and weakness. He attempted to teach me how to count the pieces on the board and what pieces were under attack. Where there other pieces protecting those pieces. Look for open files and diagonal for the rooks, bishops, Queen. Look for good moves and find a the best movie. Look for hanging pieces. Suggested playing live chess a move a day.
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